Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • Reston, VA

7d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand its Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in a Northern Virginia area office. The role leads and grows practice teams delivering multidisciplinary projects and programs of work involving water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large-diameter water distribution and wastewater collection conveyance.

The Project Manager will develop a vision and growth strategy for the local water resources practice and will have substantial autonomy to lead, direct, and grow the business. The role includes managing projects profitably, transitioning work to qualified staff, mentoring employees, building client relationships, and leading the practice. With success, the individual may advance to ownership and participate in an impressive bonus program.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities, and local, regional, or state agencies.
• Business development skills and a proven ability to win work.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong desire and ability to engage with clients to solve project problems.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams working on multidisciplinary projects and programs involving water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large-diameter conveyance.
• Create a vision and business growth strategy for the local water resources practice and beyond.
• Provide business planning, strategy, and goals while operating with integrity and sound business principles.
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Lead and grow the Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice.
• Manage projects profitably and transition work to qualified staff.
• Grow, mentor, and lead staff, and direct resources effectively.
• Communicate openly with partners and the team.
• Engage with clients to solve project problems.

Benefits

• A 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
• Potential to advance to ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed